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09 November Been a Long TimeI have been away from the blogging arena for 11 months. Unfortunately, the urge never struck me. It seems like so many people who used to blog don't any longer. It is nice to see that Bethmarie is still here. I will try to get back with some updates soon. 25 Dezember Amen!I am so sorry I haven't been around to visit in some time. We lost Sharon's sister in Florida quite unexpectedly on December 3 (routine appendectomy). The days leading up to Di's passing were quite different and the past three weeks have been a blur. Circumstances surrounding her passing were peculiar. Say no more. We do wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! May the blessings of this season be yours. 27 November We wish you allA most Happy Thanksgiving More Than A Day As Thanksgiving Day rolls around, It brings up some facts, quite profound. We may think that we're poor, Feel like bums, insecure, But in truth, our riches astound. We have friends and family we love; We have guidance from heaven above. We have so much more Than they sell in a store, We're wealthy, when push comes to shove. So add up your blessings, I say; Make Thanksgiving last more than a day. Enjoy what you've got; Realize it's a lot, And you'll make all your cares go away. By Karl Fuchs 24 November Recipes by Mrs. Hufnagel's Kindergarten ClassTurkey:
You buy the turkey and take the paper off. Then you put it in the
refrigerator and take it back out and cut it with a knife and make
sure all the wires are out and take out the neck and heart. Then you
put it in a big pan and cook it for half an hour at 80 degrees. Then
you invite people over and eat. - Geremy Applesauce: Go to the store and buy some apples, and then you squish them up. Then you put them in a jar that says, "Applesauce." Then you eat it. - Shelby Turkey: First you shoot it and then you cut it. And then you put it in the oven and cook it for 10 minutes and 20 degrees. You put it on plates and then you eat it. - Alan Pumpkin Pie: First you buy a pumpkin and smash it. Then it is all done. And you cook it in the oven for 12 minutes and 4 degrees. Then you eat it. - Christopher Deer Jerky: Put it in the oven overnight at 20 degrees. Then you go hunting and bring it with you. Then you eat it. - Jarryd White and Brown Pudding: First you read the wrapper. Get a piece of water. Stir. Then you eat it. - Nicholas Pumpkin Pie: Get a pumpkin. Cook it. Eat it. - Wai (Reprinted from BBHQ) 10 November Veteran's Day 2008Veteran's Day - November 11 We pay tribute to those who died in military service to America on Memorial Day. That is mostly symbolic, since, of course, those to whom we pay tribute are not here to appreciate it. On Veteran's Day we pay tribute to all those who have served in the military. How fortunate we all are! So, if you know a veteran, please take time, especially on Tuesday, to remind them how much we appreciate their service! 19 September An old one for boomers:Doc, I can't stop singing "The Green, Green Grass of Home." That sounds like Tom Jones Syndrome." Is it a common condition? Well ... it's not unusual. 14 August Summer vacation nearing an end.We seem to have missed summer as such. We had about a week in July.
 Vacation is coming to a close. I have a day-long seminar next week and it's off to school on the 25th (actual school start is the 27th). I figure summer will arrive around the 1st of September.  I am trying to finish certain projects which is interesting. I must fit projects and housework around the gym and lunch at the Senior Center. Lunch at the Senior Center! I started going a few weeks ago with a friend and have found it to be very enjoyable.It does seem strange, after more than 40 years working, to have the summer off and then go back to work. I have learned that I really could enjoy retirement or semi-retirement. I like to call what I am doing now semi-retirement. The only problem is I wish Sharon could join me. Some day!
Must go take out the trash. One of the projects is cleaning out the basement. Have a wonderful day everyone. 11 August Quick, to the point, accurate:While filling out an employment application, a man paused over this question:
"Person to notify in case of an accident." Finally he wrote, "Anybody in sight." 25 Juli She did it!Well, Sharon did it. She staged a big bash on the 13th for my birthday. I knew she would do something; however, I thought it would be just a few people. I knew something a bit bigger was up when a truck backed into the yard on the 12th and a tent was erected. OK. Maybe a few jugglers, someone on stilts, a small elephant, a baby zebra. Maybe not. On the 13th people started arriving around 130pm and they just kept coming. More than 90 people were here. As I glanced down the road I noticed cars in the neighbor's field across the road. It didn't sink in at first. Yes, I was caught off guard by the number of people and who they were. There were cousins and aunts and uncles I haven't seen in more than 10 years. My uncle Ced, about 5 years older than me, who I grew up with was here. We played baseball together. We played basketball together. Wow!
There were friends from Cannon who I used to work with and friends from the high school. Talk about Scouting friends. There were bunches of them. Even 89 year old Leo and his wife, Dorothy, were here. To top it off, two friends showed up late, around 630pm. We talked for quite a while and then went for ice cream in their 62 Buick convertible. Afterwards we rode around until the rain threatened. What a way to top off the day.
I am still a bit overwhelmed by what Sharon and Sean and Dan and Louie (and others) did for me. I am so thankful for these friends. It cured me of the "blahs" I was experiencing a few days before the 13th. I only wish that Di and John, Will, my brothers, and the Livestons could have been here.
Thank you everyone for such great experiences and memories. Thank you for such a wonderful first 60. 23 Juli Ten Commandents of LeadershipI posted this quite some time ago and, as I was recently told, "Good stuff never grows old and needs repeating.". Thanks Rosebay.
These are St. Edward Wrestling Coach Howard Ferguson's "Paradoxical Commandments of Leadership."
1. People are illogical, unreasonable and self-centered. |
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